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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.06, 4,924.68 and 2,697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.06, 4,924.68 and 2,697.76 is: 4,039.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.06 : 4,924.68 = 2,697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.06/4,924.68 = 2,697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.06x = 4,924.68 × 2,697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.06x = 13,285,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,285,604.72/3,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.33

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